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Leirvik

Leirvik is the administrative centre of Stord municipality in Vestland county. You can find most of the things you need here within a small area.

Oversiktsbilde Leirvik gjestehamn og sentrum
Leirvik gjestehamn og sentrum|© Åsmund Aarsand

Shopping, culture, restaurants and accommodation

Leirvik, or ‘Vikjo’ as the locals tend to call it, is the region’s commercial centre, with shops and other amenities. There are also several great cafés and restaurants, and plenty of culture. Concerts, numerous festivals, theatrical productions and other events – there is always something cultural going on. Many of the events take place in the Cultural Centre, which is right in the middle of town. This also houses the cinema and swimming pool.

The hotels and campsite are within walking distance of Leirvik. The marina is centrally located, and provides a wide range of services for tourists visiting by boat.

Transport hub

Leirvik is a key transport hub, where you can catch local buses, the Kystbussen service, which runs between Bergen and Stavanger, and express boats to destinations in Sunnhordland and beyond. Stord Airport is also 12 km south of Leirvik, with direct flights between Stord and Oslo.

Attractions and recreation within walking distance of the town centre

The Sunnhordlandstunet open-air museum and the Storddøra monument are both within walking distance of Leirvik. And if you would like to go for a stroll or a jog, or enjoy the beach, you don’t even need to get into a car. Landåsen with its fairytale forest, Ådlandsvatnet lake and Hystadmarkjo nature reserve are all pretty and popular places that appeal to people of all ages. If you like cycling, there are also some great cycling trails and routes waiting to be experienced.

Activities at Stord

Leirvik is next to both activities and nature.

Sunnhordlandstunet - Stord - Sunnhordland Museum

Sunnhordlandstunet - Stord - Sunnhordland Museum

Sunnhordlandstunet farm, cluster is situated a few minutes´ walk up the hill from the centre of Leirvik, or by car from Sæ.

AMFI Stord

AMFI Stord

AMFI Stord is a shopping centre in the middle of Leirvik centre at Stord in the region Sunnhordland. 

Roundtrip: Leirvik - Fjellgardane (20km)

Roundtrip: Leirvik - Fjellgardane (20km)

A lovely walk through beautiful scenery and charming areas of housing development.

Cycling route – Landåsen (4,5 km)

Cycling route – Landåsen (4,5 km)

Easy, short cycling trip suitable for families with small children.

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How to get there

Are you travelling by car or public transport? Wondering how to get there? We can help you!

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Eat and sleep well

Almaas Hotell Stord

Almaas Hotell Stord

Almaas Hotell Stord offers high-standard hotel rooms and lounges and an abundant breakfast buffet, plus an evening buffet at no additional cost.

Stord Hotell

Stord Hotell

Stord Hotel is a fully licensed hotel conveniently situated midway between Bergen and Stavanger, in the heart of the scenic Sunnhordland region.

Stord airport

Stord airport

In Sunnhordland you will find a regional airport located at the island Stord.

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Stavanger

Stavanger

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